[Albion] Your Semi-Final ticket buying strategy

Hamilton said:

But we know that’s not what has been going on and the system has caused unnecessary confusion. The ideas I shared were a reaction to being asked “what would you do?” They were a quick example.

There are other scenarios in addition to just the STH one I mentioned, such as groups of friends where some are STHs and some A+ members.

There are also examples of fans with great purchasing histories who are excluded.

All this is happening in a stadium where we have 34,000 tickets and the guarantee of a ticket is high but the question of whether you can sit with friends and family is left unanswered.

No mole hills. Look at the title of this thread. People are forced into some bizarre strategy when with more thinking it could all be avoided.

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Wozza said:

It's quite tempting to take these three seats...

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BNthree said:

Think loads will sell today as STH is previous priority windows will have been waiting to buy with others in this window.



Monthly pay day for many too which will likely drive extra

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Bold Seagull said:

Great purchasing histories - every fan knows that a £30 membership per year gives you a great chance of tickets. If you are going to do a few games per season, then it's a bit of a must.

You can't have the scenario where fans who have built up loyalty points through attending most games can't get in the lower tier or safe standing, or preferred area because a load of P1 fans and their friends, A+ or whatever have taken up all those tickets. That can't be fair can it?

34k tickets, the ST holder just waits until Monday to buy with their A+ mates.

Anyway, we're discussing slight tweaks and scenarios, you started by calling the whole thing 'f**king stupid' - I'll agree there are many other ways to have sliced up the priorities, but it doesn't necessarily make this one stupid.

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Sir Geoff said:

Mrs Sir G and her friend (both Window 2) have bought theirs already, my mate and I (Window 4) will log in at the appropriate time to get ours.
Quite painless this morning.

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Midget said:

I think this is the whole point. It's not like a normal away game where all tickets cost the same and you're all in the same few blocks. It's a special occasion. There's a huge difference in the type of seat in different areas of the ground (view v atmosphere etc) and the price of seat (30-120).

While there's not going to be a problem with all STHs being able to get a ticket, I don't think it's a problem to let those in window 1 have first choice.

If STHs want to wait and sit together with STHs in lower windows, it's unlikely they won't be able to do that - they are choosing to have less choice of area/cost to sit with mates/family. I don't see a problem with that and that's more fair than a free-for all meaning the most loyal fans being stuck with a crap view or having to fork out £120 or whatever.

Just my opinion. But we've worked a points-based loyalty system for years and most of us know how it works.

It's Brighton at ****ing Wembley, just be happy to be going and don't begrudge a bit of a thank you for those who traipse round the country's sh*tholes week in week out.

That's all.

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Harry Wilson's tackle said:

It is decided. A delay till tomorrow so my pal catches up to my window, bish bosh, then vacuum something for the boy on Monday. Sorted.

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Bold Seagull said:

Great purchasing histories - every fan knows that a £30 membership per year gives you a great chance of tickets. If you are going to do a few games per season, then it's a bit of a must.

You can't have the scenario where fans who have built up loyalty points through attending most games can't get in the lower tier or safe standing, or preferred area because a load of P1 fans and their friends, A+ or whatever have taken up all those tickets. That can't be fair can it?

34k tickets, the ST holder just waits until Monday to buy with their A+ mates.

Anyway, we're discussing slight tweaks and scenarios, you started by calling the whole thing 'f**king stupid' - I'll agree there are many other ways to have sliced up the priorities, but it doesn't necessarily make this one stupid.

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Hamilton said:

OK, so let's say that you and I want to go together. Perhaps we also want to sit with a friend who is an Albion+ member and their son, who has been to 7 or 8 games this season, home an away but never bother to get an A+ membership. We're all going to get tickets and we can probably get four together if we wait until the first guest windows open, assuming one of us in STH Window 1. But why have all the uncertainty in the first place?

At present I'm managing about 6 season ticket holders purchases across 5 different windows to ensure we can sit as close together as possible, and I've got two other friends who have purchase histories but no A+ membership and two familiy members that would also like to come.

It could be so much easier, which is why the system is lazy and stupid.

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Barham's tash said:

Hmm actually starting to brick it. Can’t buy until Monday @ 2pm. Expect there will be a massive queue and slim pickings.

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Oh_aye said:

Just checked and there are Loooooads left. Especially in the upper deck. I think tonight will be a good barometer. I suspect most people who have been waiting for priority 4 to open will be done by tonight. With a steady drip over the weekend. Can't imagine there being anything other than quite a lot left in the back half of most blocks on Monday in the upper tier

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peterward said:

What is STH priority 4? Is it brand new STH or half season tickets?

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peterward said:

What is STH priority 4? Is it brand new STH or half season tickets?

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